Every man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone, not in features but in footsteps. As he grows you also age, and your ambitions become more unachievable. You begin to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped for. But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions.
My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projects waited until the last moment. Book reports weren't written until the final threat.
I've been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master's degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a "vo-tech" student(技校学生). They're called "motorheads" by the rest of the student body.
When a secretary in my office first called him "motorhead", I was shocked. "Hey, he's a good kid," I wanted to say. "And smart, really."
I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different. They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes. And they don't often make school honor rolls(光荣榜).
But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education. We who labor in clean shirts in offices don't have the abilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed. The cost to repair it was estimated at ＄800. "Hey, I can fix it," said Jody. I doubted it , but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose.
My son ,with other motorheads, fixed the car. They got parts(零件）from a junkyard, non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbours and co-workers trust their car repair to him.
Since that first repair job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him.
These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world. And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes.
I have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects need builders. Most important, I have learned that fathers don't need clones in footsteps or anywhere else.
My son may never make the school honor roll. But he made mine.
41. What used to be the author's hope for his son?
| A． |
To avoid becoming his clone. |
| B． |
To resemble him in appearance. |
| C． |
To develop in a different direction. |
| D． |
To reach the author's unachieved goals. |
42. What can we learn about the author's children?
| A． |
His daughter does better in school. |
| B． |
His daughter has got a master's degree. |
| C． |
His son tried hard to finish homework. |
| D． |
His son couldn't write his book reports. |
43. The author let his son repair the car because he believed that_______.
| A． |
His son had the ability to fix it. |
| B． |
it would save him much time. |
| C． |
it wouldn't cause him any more loss |
| D． |
other motorheads would come to help. |
44. In the author's eyes, motorheads are _______.
| A． |
tidy and hardworking |
| B． |
cheerful and smart |
| C． |
lazy but bright |
| D． |
relaxed but rude |
45. What did the author realize in the end?
| A． |
It is unwise to expect your child to follow your path. |
| B． |
It is important for one to make the honor roll. |
| C． |
Architects play a more important role than builders. |
| D． |
Motorheads have greater ability than office workers. |
There was a huge battle between the warriors(武士)of Greece and the people of Troy. Prince Paris from Troy had stolen away the Greek queen; Helen. The Greek warriors set sail for Troy to fight for their queen.
The battle outside Troy lasted for ten years. The men were fed up and wanted to return to their homes. Athene, goddess of war gave Ulysses the idea for a plan to end the war. They built a big wooden horse which they put in the middle of their encampment（营地）. Next they pretended to give up their camp. In reality many soldiers hid inside the wooden horse.
Once they thought the camp had been abandoned the Trojans went out to check. They needed to know if the war was really over. They walked through the abandoned encampment and eventually found the wooden horse. They could not decide what it was. Some wanted to take it into the city, others thought that it was a gift to Zeus and feared touching or moving it in case they upset Zeus.
Some Trojans decided to take it back into the city. They called a large group of troops, attached ropes and pulled it into the city.
A huge celebration started. The city was free from war for the first time in nine years. Everybody feasted, drank and danced until eventually the merriment（欢闹）was over and they all went to sleep.
This was the moment that the wooden horse opened a big flap（盖口）hidden underneath. Out crept Ulysses and all of his men. They killed the sleeping troops, rescued Queen Helen, met up with the rest of their army and set sail for home.
The story of the return journey is told in The Odyssey, a collection of poems piecing together the bits of the story from the many different places where the story took place. Greece and the people of Troy were at war because________________.
| A．they have different views and beliefs |
| B．Prince Paris from Troy wanted to control Greek |
| C．they were war-like countries |
| D．the Greek warriors fought against Troy for their queen stolen away |
What does the underlined phrase “(be)fed up” probably mean?
| A．very bored | B．very happy | C．very sad | D．very interested |
Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?
| A．The battle outside Troy lasted for ten years. |
| B．It was Ulysses that thought up the idea for a plan to end the war |
| C．The Trojans fell into a trap set by Ulysses and all of his men |
| D．The Greek warriors saved Queen Helen and head home successfully |
What can we learn from the story?
| A．Keep a clear brain or you’ll be cheated by something pretending |
| B．Failure is a common thing in the war |
| C．strategy(策略) is not an important factor in the war. |
| D．Victory cannot be gained by cheat and pretence. |
Which of the followings can serve as the best title for the passage?
| A．The Trojan Horse | B．A Smart Plan | C．The Trojan War | D．Rescuing Queen Helen |
European Work Experience Programme
European Work Experience Programme (E.W.E.P.) is an independent British organization which began in 1991 in the city of London. E.W.E.P. provides the opportunity for students from the 25 countries of the European Union and nationals（公民）from Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein to live in England, to gain work experience, to practise their English and to get a better insight into the British social and cultural life.
To apply you must fulfil（符合）the following requirements:
Preferred age: 18 to 28 years’ old
Be able to work in the UK for a period of at least two months.
Must have a good knowledge of English.
Due to work permit restrictions（限制）, European Work Experience Programme Ltd (E.W.E.P) will only select you if you are a European Union Member or national from Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
European Work Experience Programme Ltd will find you a suitable job and an accommodation. A representative of E.W.E.P. will be available during your stay to help you and you will get a 24 hours help line service during your stay. The TOTAL fee（费用）for our services is £ 264.63 (394.35 Euros).
Should you require any further information, please contact us:
European Work Experience Programme Ltd
Unit 1, Red Lion Court, Alexandra Road
Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 1JS
United Kingdom
Tel: 44 208 572 2993
Fax: 44 208 572 1114
E-mail: sales@ewep.comWhat’s the purpose of writing the text?
| A．To introduce a new programme in England |
| B．To attract more students to work in England |
| C．To describe the working conditions in England |
| D．To make clear the requirements for students working in England |
Which of the followings is not the purpose of the progamme？
| A．to get a lot of work experience |
| B．to improve their English rapidly |
| C．to have better understanding of the British culture |
| D．to make more money in Britain |
If you apply for the programme, you __________.
| A．must be 18 to 26 years’ old |
| B．be able to speak at least three languages |
| C．must be nationals from the countries mentioned in the text |
| D．should have some working experience in a foreign country |
You can get in touch with E. W. E. P. Ltd by the following ways EXCEPT by_____.
| A．making a telephone call | B．sending the organization a fax |
| C．writing an e-mail to the organization | D．going there in person by air |
Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the text?
| A．European Work Experience Programme was set up about twenty years ago. |
| B．You’ll work in the UK for at least two months if you attend the programme. |
| C．You can get a 24 hours help from a representative during your stay. |
| D．You don’t have to hand in 394.35 Euros after you have got a job in Britain. |
Tom Becker has won the 2007 Waterstone's children's book prize with his first novel, Darkside, receiving a cheque for £1,000 and the promise of display in branches of the book store across the country.
The 25-year-old author described winning as an "unbelievable feeling". "I didn't think my book would be on the shortlist and stood a chance of winning, and it's amazing to receive such an important award at the beginning of my writing career. Needless to say I am absolutely made up." he said.
The novel, inspired by film noir（黑色电影）, fantasy（幻想）and a fascination（迷恋）with the dark side of the 19th century, is for children between the ages of nine and 12. It tells the story of a boy, Jonathan Stirling, who discovers a similar world filled with vampires（吸血鬼）and werewolves（狼人）. This alternative reality has a clearly Victorian air, and is ruled by a descendant（后裔）of Jack the Ripper. Soon hunters from the other side begin searching for Jonathan, who finds himself driven into their world.
Waterstone's head children's buyer, Wayne Winstone, thought highly of Becker's "huge" achievement. He said: "Tom Becker's writing style attracts you in the same way that Darren Shan's does with his mix of adventure and the supernatural.
"I have a feeling that Tom has real potential（潜能）and could be one of the big names in children's writing in the future."
This year's shortlist also included Michael Broad's Jake Cake, Philip Caveney's Sebastian Darke and Siobhan Dowd's A Swift Pure Cry. Last year's prize was won by Julia Golding with The Diamond of Drury Lane. How did Tom Becker feel at the news that he had won the prize?
| A．He was proud of his ability of making up stories. |
| B．He was shocked and didn’t believe it was true. |
| C．He was very surprised and delighted. |
| D．He had expected he would win the prize. |
Why was Tom Becker’s novel successful according to Wayne Winstone?
| A．Because his novel was inspired by film noir, fantasy and a fascination. |
| B．Because the novel was about the dark side of the 19th century. |
| C．Because his novel was intended for teenagers between the ages of nine and 12. |
| D．Because his writing style is attracting with the mix of adventure and the supernatural |
Which of the following is WRONG according to passage?
| A．The novel Darkside is Tom Becker’s first novel. |
| B．The novel Darkside will be on display all over the country. |
| C．Philip Caveney also won the prize in 2007. |
| D．Jonathan is a major character in the novel Darkside. |
What can we infer from the passage?
| A．Tom Becker is likely to be a most promising novelist in children’s writing in the future. |
| B．Darren Shan’s novels are all very popular with children between the ages of 9 and 12. |
| C．The Waterstone’s children’s book prize is an important prize for young novelists. |
| D．The novels of Michael Broad, Philip Caveney and Siobhan Dowd will be on the shortlist next year. |
The best title for the passage is probably_______.
| A．Tom Becker— a great writer for children |
| B．First-time author wins children’s fiction prize |
| C．An imaginary big prize |
| D．Tom Becker's writing style |
She is widely seen as proof that good looks can last for ever. But, at nearly 500 years of age, time is catching up with the Mona Lisa.
The health of the famous picture, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1505, is getting worse by the year, according to the Louver Museum(卢浮宫) where it is housed.
“The thin, wooden panel on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts checked it two years ago,” the museum said. Visitors have noticed changes but repairing the world’s most famous painting is not easy. Experts are not sure about the materials the Italian artist used and their current chemical state.
Nearly 6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, many attracted by the mystery of her smile. “It is very interesting that when you’re not looking at her, she seems to be smiling, and then you look at her and she stops,” said Professor Margaret Livingstone of Harvard University. “It’s because direct vision(视觉) is excellent at picking up details, but less suited to looking at shadows. Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.”
However, the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as mysterious as the smile. Da Vinci himself loved it so much that he always carried it with him, until it was eventually sold to France’s King Francis I in 1519.
In 1911, the painting was stolen from the Louver by a former employee, who took it out of the museum, hidden under his coat. He said he planned to return it to Italy. The painting was sent back to France two years later. During World War Ⅱ, French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces.We can infer from the text that_______
| A．the Mona Lisa is proved to be able to last another 500 years |
| B．Mona Lisa’s beauty is fading gradually with 500 years passing by |
| C．the Mona Lisa has been catching people’s wide attention in the past 500 years |
| D．Mona Lisa does not look out of date though painted 500 years ago |
Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?
| A．It was once taken away and hidden up by German forces. |
| B．Its painter himself loved it greatly and always kept it in a shade. |
| C．Mona Lisa stops smiling when you look at her wanting to see her smiles. |
| D．King Francis I bought it and then returned it to Italy. |
Choose the right order about the happenings onto Mona Lisa.
a. It was stolen from the Louver.
b. Its painter sold it to King Francis I
c. Its state of health was checked.
d. It was returned to France and housed in the Louver Museum.
e. It was hidden and protected against Germans.
| A．b-a-d-e-c | B．d-e-c-b-a | C．d-a-e-c-b | D．b-c-a-d-e |
It may add to the difficulty in repairing the painting that_____.
| A．experts haven’t noticed changes in its shape as visitors do |
| B．it is likely to be stolen again when it’s under repair |
| C．it is uncertain which country, Italy of France, should take charge |
| D．experts aren’t sure about the materials and the chemical state of its oil paint |
A severely handicapped teenager who cannot walk, talk or hold a
paintbrush has won a place at Oxford to study fine art. Hero Joy Nightingale, 16, who communicates through hand movements, is to be given assistants to paint and sculpt(雕塑) in place of her .Her mother Pauline Reid “translated” for her daughter during interviews for the place at Magdalen College.
The teenager is the most severely handicapped student ever to be given a place at Oxford. She suffers from a terrible disease caused by brain damage that makes her unable to speak and her body useless.
She is unlikely ever to be able to walk, feed or care for herself but, thanks to the efforts of her mother. She can communicate. When Hero was four, Pauline designed a system of hand gestures that is equal to the alphabet.
By dictating to the her mother , Hero has created an internet magazine, From the window, which contains by George Carey, Melvyn Bragg, Margaret Atwood and Kofi Annan — all of whom are invited to write for her.
A spokesperson for Oxford said, “The university welcomes applications from students with disabilities. In cases where students are profoundly disabled, there may be many issues(问题) that need to be carefully talked about before an individual can take up a place, such as fixing firmly how the student can best be taught and examined.”
Hero, who suffers almost daily epileptic fits and has a hole in her heart, has not attended school since she was six. She has been taught at home by her mother and father, who work at Kent University.
Peter Giles, her art tutor until last year, said she has a gift for art. “She is ferociously gifted. We would sit together and her mother would grab her daughter’s hand and then we would begin work,” he said.
Together, they built several modern sculptures from plaster and metal. “The instructions would talk a while to decipher(解释，解密). But finally, they would come, and finally make sense.”
Hero’s classes will be held at the Ruskin School Drawing and Fine Art.According to the passage, which of the following statement is NOT TRUE?
| A．Oxford University has taken in other handicapped students besides Hero. |
| B．Hero’s mother is the only person who can understand her fairly well. |
| C．Hero can not create any art works without her fairly well. |
| D．Only through her hand movement, is Hero able to paint and sculpt. |
In the sentence: “But finally, they would come and finally make sense.”, the word “they” refers to _______.
| A．the assistants | B．the mother and the assistants |
| C．Hero’s instructions | D．the mother’s instructions |
Which would be the best title for the passage?
| A．Disabled Hero and her Mother |
| B．Disabled Hero Wins Oxford Place |
| C．Oxford University Welcome Disabled Students |
| D．Disabled Students Living in Oxford University |